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So I recently purchased the 5100’s for my truck a 2015 Sierra 1500 crew cab. I currently have 2” blocks out back and a procomp 2.5” level lift up front. I would like to keep the rear lift on but still have a slight amount of rake to the truck for when pulling a trailer. When I install the 5100’s should i keep the lower 1/2” spacer and set the 5100’s at max height? I’m looking for some suggestions here since I don’t want to install and remove several times to get the right ride height I’m after.


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I put the bilstein 5100s on the rear of my 14 High Country with a new 2" block a few weeks ago. Ride is unbelievable compared to stock. Liked it so much I got the adjustable 5100s for my front, remove

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Hello, I'm not new to the forum but I just joined and figured I'd contribute to the community.   2016 Silverado 1500 "Z71" removed rancho's and swapped with Bilstein 5100's all around. So after d

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I just got done with installing my 6112's on my 2014 GMC Sierra Crew Cab.  Reading some install guides on here really helped, along with printing some Chilton Repair guide torque specs that I got from

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2 hours ago, 1940ModelB said:

https://eibach.com/us/i-8808-pro-truck-lift-system-stage-1.html

 

Started another thread on this, but it doesn't look like many people have gone this direction as an alternative to the 5100's or fox 2.0s.

 

Just throwing these out there as an alternative.

I'm quite surprised as well that no one has experience/info on the Eibachs. It's a solid brand and the full kit including the springs, adjustable front shocks, and fixed rear shocks for only $527 (when not purchased through Eibach's website) seems like an amazing deal. With all the talk about waiting for the Bilstein front coil-overs for the past two years, seems like this is exactly what people have been waiting for.

 

Here's a link with a bit more description:

https://eibach.com/us/c-123-products-truck-jeep-performance-pro-truck-lift-performance-lift-systems.html

 

The other alternative that some have talked about are the Halo Lifts products, but those are much more expensive than Eibach

http://www.halolifts.com/GMC_c_149.html

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“Each PRO-TRUCK-LIFT is designed and tested to deliver maximum ride height without compromising the integrity of factory bushings, ball joints and other components.”

 

How is it possible to lift up to 3” and not stress any factory suspension component?

jimmyboy8301 Senior Enthusiast

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“Each PRO-TRUCK-LIFT is designed and tested to deliver maximum ride height without compromising the integrity of factory bushings, ball joints and other components.”
 
How is it possible to lift up to 3” and not stress any factory suspension component?

It’s not


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3 hours ago, Arkangel said:

“Each PRO-TRUCK-LIFT is designed and tested to deliver maximum ride height without compromising the integrity of factory bushings, ball joints and other components.”

 

How is it possible to lift up to 3” and not stress any factory suspension component?

To be fair, that page is a generic description of their kit for multiple vehicles.  Their coil-over for the K2 is only capable of 2" lift.  Just like the 5100's.

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Okay so who's gonna be the guinea pig for the eibach system? [emoji14]

 

 

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My only experience with Eibach was coil overs for my 1998 Z28 Camaro. Bought it knowing there was a slight lean to the car and it had a salvage title but hey I paid 5 grand for a 5 year old car that was nice looking and fast as heck. The Eibach springs made it sit even with a little extra compression on the springs on one front corner. My point I guess was I didn't notice the springs being harsh or too firm so my one experience with Eibach was good.

 

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On 3/12/2018 at 9:44 AM, michigan2500hd said:

My only experience with Eibach was coil overs for my 1998 Z28 Camaro. Bought it knowing there was a slight lean to the car and it had a salvage title but hey I paid 5 grand for a 5 year old car that was nice looking and fast as heck. The Eibach springs made it sit even with a little extra compression on the springs on one front corner. My point I guess was I didn't notice the springs being harsh or too firm so my one experience with Eibach was good.

 

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Most springs on any aftermarket coil over are Eibachs anyways.  Just painted different colors! 

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How long has the eibach kit been available?  If it's brand new, that might explain why no one one here has tried it yet.  I am familiar with their springs, but this the first I've heard of eibach branded shocks.

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On 3/12/2018 at 7:44 AM, michigan2500hd said:

My only experience with Eibach was coil overs for my 1998 Z28 Camaro. Bought it knowing there was a slight lean to the car and it had a salvage title but hey I paid 5 grand for a 5 year old car that was nice looking and fast as heck. The Eibach springs made it sit even with a little extra compression on the springs on one front corner. My point I guess was I didn't notice the springs being harsh or too firm so my one experience with Eibach was good.

 

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Still got the Camaro Mark?

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Anyone running their silverado with Bilstein 5100s up front and 275/70/18s for rubber?

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Anyone running their silverado with Bilstein 5100s up front and 275/70/18s for rubber?

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Not my truck, but this is with 285/70/17


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Not my truck, but this is with 285/70/17


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I've pretty much narrowed my selection on tires to this size. I can get quite a few in a standard load ( don't want e load tires).
With a 17" I can have a decent sidewall to soak up bumps and off-road smoother. That truck above looks almost perfect.

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On 3/17/2018 at 6:23 PM, Coxryan1 said:

Anyone running their silverado with Bilstein 5100s up front and 275/70/18s for rubber?

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I run BFG KO2's in 275/70R18.  I put them on long before I ever put the Bilstein shocks up front.  I only had minor rubbing on the inner fender liner, and only at full lock when turning.

 

Since putting on the Bilstein shocks at the highest setting, I've not had that problem at all.

 

Kinda hard to see it as I took the picture at dusk after installing the shocks... but it sits pretty level.  I might pop a 1" lift block in the rear to give it a little rake, but so far it's not been bad at all.  Shocks are a bit more stiff than the Ranchos, but not in a bad way.  Turns feel better without a lot of body roll, bumps are more firm and it doesn't take long to settle down after a large dip.  

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